BYD has maintained its status as the world’s leading seller of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), achieving total global sales of 4,602,436 units in 2025. This accomplishment signifies another significant milestone for the company and underscores its leadership in the global shift towards sustainable mobility.
In 2025, BYD also emerged as the largest seller of battery electric vehicles worldwide, showcasing sustained growth across its fully electric portfolio. The company’s success was fueled by robust demand in both domestic and international markets, bolstered by ongoing investment in technology, manufacturing scale, and vertically integrated clean energy solutions.
A major factor in this growth was BYD’s accelerated international expansion. For the first time, annual overseas sales exceeded one million units, reaching over 1.04 million vehicles across more than 110 countries. This represents a 145 percent year-on-year increase, with Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia emerging as key growth regions. China remains BYD’s largest market, accounting for the majority of total NEV sales.
This global momentum is mirrored in Sri Lanka, where BYD has led sales in the brand-new segment for EVs and PHEVs, following the lifting of vehicle import restrictions in February 2025. Through its authorized distributor, John Keells CG Auto, BYD has introduced nine models to the local market, including DOLPHIN, ATTO 3, SEAL, M6, ATTO 1, ATTO 2, SEALION 5, SEALION 6, and SHARK 6. They have established a growing NEV ecosystem, supported by seven showrooms across Colombo, Moratuwa, Kandy, Galle, Ampara, Kurunegala, and Ratnapura, along with over 21 charging points nationwide.
Commenting on the milestone, Charith Panditharatne, CEO of John Keells CG Auto, stated, “JKCG Auto is proud to be the authorized distributor of BYD in Sri Lanka. As the world’s leading new energy vehicle brand, BYD’s rapid rise in the global automotive industry reflects its strength in cutting-edge technology and engineering. We are proud to be part of BYD’s journey in Sri Lanka and believe the brand will play a critical role in accelerating the country’s transition to new energy mobility in the years ahead.”
Further strengthening its presence, BYD has also introduced its premium global sub-brand, DENZA, to Sri Lanka, making the country the first market in South Asia to launch the DENZA B5 and DENZA B8 models.
Founded in Shenzhen, China, in 1995 as a rechargeable battery manufacturer, BYD has evolved into a global technology company, leveraging its expertise in batteries, power electronics, and vehicle manufacturing to lead the new energy vehicle sector.
BYD’s continued growth reflects its long-term commitment to innovation and its mission to advance sustainable mobility solutions globally.
